The white dew passed, the wild geese flew south, the climate turned cooler, the autumn atmosphere filled the universe, and the world was full of chills. For the past few days, the sky has been gray and gloomy, hanging over people's heads, and even more pressing on people's hearts.
The people inside and outside Chang'an City were panicking.
After Zheng Wan was killed in his home, just over a month later, four other officials in several counties in Gyeonggi were killed, and the government and the opposition were shaken. After several investigations at the scene, it was found that the five crimes were carried out in similar ways, but the locations were far apart. It was basically believed that there was an organized murder. As soon as this conclusion came out, Li Yanzhen couldn't sit still.
Killing officials was an act of contempt for the power of heaven, and several incidents occurred in the counties and counties around the capital.
The entry and exit checkpoints of Chang'an City are more strict, the patrol camp in the city has stepped up inspections, gossips and discussions in the teahouse are lively, almost all the famous people have been maliciously speculated over and over, and there are even good people who secretly bet, guessing who will be killed next. .
The case was handed over to the Censor Desk by the Ministry of Punishment. Emperor Li Yanzhen ordered that the Censor should personally investigate and handle the case. All parties must cooperate and cooperate without error.
The lights on the Censor's desk were always on all night, and suspects and evidence were constantly being escorted from the place. Taichung officials were very busy. After a few days, they finally got their eyes on the desk and quickly reported it to the Censor.
Su Shiyu, who was in charge of the emperor's life, looked at it roughly, but smiled at them gently, and said, "Everyone has worked hard these days. You can't rush the investigation. Tomorrow will happen to rest for a while. Please go back to the manor and have a good rest."
All the censors were dumbfounded and looked at each other, not knowing what to do. From the courtiers and nobles to the commoners, all parties are now staring at the censor's desk. This is obviously a matter of urgency and urgency, not to mention the Holy Order, who dares to leave
Then they found out that their censor had really gone.
Su Shiyu played chess with himself in the study. He knocked on the pieces and stared at the black and white chess game.
"Young Master!" Su Bai hurriedly pushed the door and entered.
Su Shiyu glanced at him distractedly, and said lightly, "You forgot to knock on the door again."
"Hehe, I remembered to ask this time, my father is not here." Su Bai stepped forward and said, "Young Master, are you really not going to the Censor's Desk today? After a while, several adults have sent people over."
"What did you send someone to say?"
"Probably asked if you were there, and then said that the case was urgent. Even if you don't come here on the weekend, at least give me an idea, otherwise the censors will not have any clues to investigate."
Su Shiyu's eyes were still on the chess game, with a shiny white stone between his fingers, Gu Zi pondered silently.
"... Young Master?" Su Bai raised his voice tentatively.
"I heard." Su Shiyu finally said, but he didn't raise his eyes after he made the move, and took another black piece to look at the chess game, "I have read their reports and evidence, and the existing clues all point to the Taiwei. It's just a matter of two or three days if they want to investigate. It's not that they have no clue, but they dare not act rashly without my permission, so why are they in a hurry."
"That son, don't you hurry up and order!" Su Baiyi took two steps forward in excitement, "It's rare that the First Commander Chu shows such a big leg!"
"It's not him." Su Shiyu said flatly.
"Ah?" Su Bai was stunned.
"Keep your voice down, so noisy that I forgot where I just dropped off." Su Shiyu raised his head and glanced at Su Bai.
Su Bai immediately closed his mouth and pointed at the chessboard.
Su Shiyu also left Heizi behind, and then continued: "I have been fighting with him for many years, although Chunchen has been involved and used, but he has never killed as much as now, and the evidence and clues are so obvious, it is not that he will commit the crime. It's wrong." He paused, "Moreover, I have known him for many years, and I have never seen his words as normal as in the letter as evidence."
"You mean that there is a black hand behind the scenes to frame it?" Su Baihua couldn't help but be confused: "No, now the situation in Beijing is divided into two points. It's not us. Could it be the internal strife in the Chu Party?"
"There are only two parties in Beijing, but there are so many hungry wolves outside Chang'an. How do you know that no one has intervened?" Su Shiyu raised his face, looked at Su Bai deeply with a smile, and looked back again. , "It's just that I still don't understand how the other party would suddenly target Captain Chu."
"Maybe it's because Captain Chu's character is too bad!" Su Bai speculated.
"...Probably." Su Shiyu stopped his hand of falling chess and frowned slightly, "It is always necessary to understand the opponent's purpose before making a decision, so I plan to investigate this case myself. After all, Taiwei Chu has led the army for many years. I don’t know how many soldiers can’t tell whether their surname is Li or Chu. If he rushes to kill him now, I’m afraid it will make the army’s heart turbulent. Besides, there are not many people in the DPRK who have the ability to march. His voice was abrupt, a smile suddenly appeared on his lips, and he clearly repeated the word, "... Frontier."
Su Bai was still at a loss, seeing Su Shiyu standing up and facing him, instructing: "Hold all the existing evidence to the censor's desk, and no one can move without my permission. Tell censor Zhongcheng that they can do business as usual, about the Nothing needs to be done on this case for now."
"Yes," Su Bai nodded again and again, "what else?"
"Prepare the car." Su Shiyu moved the chessboard aside, straightened his robe sleeves and walked out, "I'll go to Taiwei's mansion. Although I don't like that person very much, I would rather he stay than the guys at the border. Down."
Chu Mingyun was slightly surprised by Su Shiyu's sudden visit, but after receiving the letter from the other party, his expression became calm.
Su Shiyu waited for him to read the contents of the letter and asked, "Do you have anything to say, Master Chu?"
Chu Mingyun scrutinized it carefully and said: "This word is only in effect, and it is not as good as it is. It is far less beautiful than what I wrote myself."
"… no other ideas?"
"If you don't believe me, I will write a letter of appointment to show you?" Chu Mingyun said seriously.
"...From my point of view, Master Chu intends to write a letter of appreciation to me." Su Shiyu said, "Aren't you going to explain something?"
"Why do you need to do this," Chu Mingyun smiled and put the letter on the desk, "Since Master Su has shown me the evidence, do you need me to work harder to excuse myself?"
Su Shiyu smiled, "Master Chu is indeed a smart person. Since these murders were not yours, the Censor Station naturally cannot make the pillars of the country wronged..."
"Master Su," Chu Mingyun interjected coolly, "Don't you feel a little guilty about calling me the pillar of the country?"
Su Shiyu glanced at Chu Mingyun, whose self-position was so real, and continued with his expression unchanged: "My plan is for you to go with me to the place where the crime happened and investigate carefully to see if there are any omissions, so as to help you wash. Clear the suspicion. If Master Chu has no objection, I will enter the palace to ask your majesty for instructions later."
"You can arrange it." Chu Mingyun said indifferently, "It's just that Mr. Su is so caring for me, how can I repay it?" He paused and looked at Su Shiyu with a smile, "Would you like me to show my body? Xu?"
"I'm ashamed." Su Shiyu smiled lightly, paused for a moment, and then said, "But if Master Chu is really grateful, please be less joking in the future."
"Oh—?" Chu Mingyun raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked humbly for advice: "Why don't I remember any jokes, tell me?"
"... Master Chu."
"I am here."
"Farewell."
"I'll take you off." Chu Mingyun got up with a smile and followed.
The two walked out from the corridor, and the leaves of the parasol trees outside the Zhu corridor were silent, and they were silent for a long time. The smile on Chu Mingyun's face gradually faded, his eyes were up and down several times, and he suddenly looked sideways at Su Shiyu and said, "Although it is a major murder case, in fact, you don't have to go there in person to get a detailed grasp of the situation, right?"
"Indeed, but I still want to confirm it myself." Su Shiyu said.
"I've heard of people who are hands-on with everything because they can't fully trust others," Chu Mingyun said with a smile, "Master Su has become so defensive, could it be because of a painful past?"
Su Shiyu's expression did not waver, and he said calmly: "Master Chu, what are you asking about this?"
Chu Mingyun tilted his head to look at him and smiled: "Just ask, if there is something sad about the past, isn't I just able to take advantage of the emptiness to please you?"
Su Shiyu smiled lightly, "I'm sorry," he lowered his eyes, "I'm fine."
After sending Su Shiyu away, when he returned to the study, he saw Qin Zhaozheng seriously studying the evidence. Chu Mingyun put his hands on the bookshelf and asked, "Did you see anything?"
"Someone framed you," Qin Zhao looked up, "that force again?"
Chu Mingyun pulled out a few booklets from the bookshelf with his backhand, and threw them onto the table one by one and said, "Zheng Wan, the right Fufeng, Chen Mu, the magistrate of Duyang County, Jiang Zheng, the governor of Hedong County..."
The booklet was spread out on the table, and the five officials who were killed were all on it.
Chu Mingyun sneered: "If only Su Shiyu came to search, I'm afraid I'd be in prison now, and these are the evidence."
"So these were left to us on purpose?" Qin Zhao asked.
"I took the bronze talisman, how could he have the ability to predict this." Chu Mingyun sneered, "I don't know if Boss Namu died, or someone else behind him. Rather than predicting it, it is better to say that After the incident, I didn't want the information to be used by us, so I just killed it first, and took the blame on me by the way, turning the disadvantage and turning my army. It's a pity—" He sighed leisurely, leaned over and grabbed the booklet, tearing it in half. "This time, even Su Shiyu came to help me."
However, Su Shiyu must have his plan. It is not suitable for the two of them to uphold justice and preserve Zhongliang's innocence. What's more, Chu Mingyun can be regarded as a loyal and good person, just laugh it off. Although I don't know why Su Shiyu didn't take the opportunity to get rid of him, the situation was in his favor after all, so Chu Mingyun didn't bother to investigate.
It's just that someone can't help but look into it.
In the Xuanshi Hall, Li Yanzhen listened to Su Shiyu's return, looked at him for a long time, and said honestly, "I don't understand."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"Su Aiqing has clearly reminded me many times to pay attention to Chu Aiqing, saying that he is impure and may threaten our world. But now this is a great opportunity, why did Su Aiqing let it go?"
"The minister did say this," Su Shiyu said, "but it is really unwise for the fisherman to benefit from the competition between the cranes and the clams."
Li Yanzhen was even more confused, "I understand what Aiqing said about the border turmoil, but if you look at it from this point of view, Chu Aiqing can't move, so how should we deal with him?"
"There are very few strong generals in my big Xia now, and Taiwei Chu is indispensable. It can only be contained for the time being. The only way to get rid of him is when a capable general is cultivated in the country."
"Having said that, Chu Aiqing's power has been growing for all to see over the years..."
… can we wait for that day? Li Yanzhen hesitated and swallowed the question.
The position of Taiwei is in charge of military affairs, but the emperor still needs to consult the emperor to adjust the army, and he has no military power. But Chu Mingyun entered the court for six years, not only the Ministry of War has obeyed him, but the soldiers are even more loyal. Occasionally, Li Yanzhen put aside her heart-filled engraving, calligraphy and painting, and thought about it carefully, and found that she could not figure out who the military power was in the hands of today.
Su Shiyu pondered for a moment, then said, "Actually, Your Majesty doesn't need to worry too much." His eyes narrowed, and he said slowly, "According to my ministers, the arrogance and unassuming personality of Captain Chu are his key points. Because of this, he can go straight to the sky with less worries, but when he is really in a high place, he will definitely fall into the abyss because of this."
The author has something to say: The amount of information in this chapter may be slightly larger.
Right Fufeng and Jingzhao Yin, Zuo Fengyi, also called Sanfu, are local officials who manage the capital area.
The conversion of the five people who died is probably the concept of the death of two provincial governors and three county magistrates... um... So the two adults will be dispatched in person.